Birdrock Taco Shack

1213 13 Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Birdrock Taco Shack has eight inspections in the public record. Birdrock Taco Shack was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Bradenton restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed their bathroom doors not self closing.

32-04-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed last years license posted.

50-09-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee drink in their cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed tools stored with food in the dry storage area. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

42-03-5

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer guard.

22-02-4

May 14, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.observed no soap at dish-room hand-sink. Owner replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at dishroom handsink. Owner replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed right side of reach in cooler soiled with food and sauce buildup.

23-03-4

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No current certification present. Owner in progress of obtaining. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at kitchen hand sink. Owner placed new sign at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open can of Diet Pepsi on shelf in reach in cooler. Owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles not labeled.

02D-01-5

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.

11-27-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on left door of reach in cooler.

14-11-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.

50-09-4

Dec 28, 2022

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birdrock Taco Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Birdrock Taco Shack on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Birdrock Taco Shack?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Birdrock Taco Shack.

How does Birdrock Taco Shack compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Birdrock Taco Shack most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Birdrock Taco Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Birdrock Taco Shack have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Birdrock Taco Shack means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Birdrock Taco Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Birdrock Taco Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.

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